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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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